Land developer job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Example land developer requirements on a job description
Land developer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in land developer job postings.
Sample land developer requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or related field
- At least 5 years of experience in land development
- Proven track record in managing budgets and schedules
- Excellent knowledge of local zoning laws and regulations
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, or other design software
Sample required land developer soft skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Passionate about sustainable and efficient land use
Land developer job description example 1
VHB land developer job description
About the Position
VHB's Northeastern University Co-op - Worcester, MA is designed to introduce Northeastern students into the workforce. The program will build essential professional skills by offering opportunities for hands-on learning in a supportive yet challenging environment. The intern program is designed to round out participants' academic learning with real world experience and help them explore related areas of practice to find the best fit for their career path.
Northeastern University Co-op term runs from January - June 2023.
Land Development engineers require a variety of skills to develop ideas and creative solutions that help make challenging development projects a reality. We are there at every stage of a project; from preliminary research, site survey, conceptual/final design, and permitting, all the way through construction. We work closely with VHBers across disciplines, and consultants to ensure a project fulfills the needs of our client.
Responsibilities
+ Collaborate with numerous VHB staff, clients, and consultants to advance projects in a timely manner
+ Assist in development of planning and engineering solutions
+ Assist in data mining and visualization
+ Perform analysis of data or calculations
+ Perform field data collection and other on-site project support activities
+ Prepare written documents, summarize information collected by others, and assemble reports
Skills and Abilities
+ Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
+ Team oriented with strong capability to work independently
+ Self-motivated with attention to detail
+ A strong work ethic with the desire to learn and achieve
+ Knowledge of drawing and mapping tools such as AutoCAD and GIS
+ Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) required
Qualifications
+ Currently pursuing a degree in engineering or a related field
+ Strong interest in transportation, land development, urban design, real estate, environmental, institutional, or energy sector
+ Ability to work on a computer remotely if necessary
+ Ability to travel locally and complete fieldwork if necessary
Check out all the latest news and projects happening across VHB here.
About Us
WE ARE VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments.
Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience.
+ Inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation.
+ Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects.
+ Amazing co-workers
+ A focus on learning and development
+ Flexible, hybrid workplace
It's not surprising that VHB has consistently been rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing and we hope you'll join us!
VHB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
ID: 2022-2688
Street: 120 Front Street, Suite 500
VHB's Northeastern University Co-op - Worcester, MA is designed to introduce Northeastern students into the workforce. The program will build essential professional skills by offering opportunities for hands-on learning in a supportive yet challenging environment. The intern program is designed to round out participants' academic learning with real world experience and help them explore related areas of practice to find the best fit for their career path.
Northeastern University Co-op term runs from January - June 2023.
Land Development engineers require a variety of skills to develop ideas and creative solutions that help make challenging development projects a reality. We are there at every stage of a project; from preliminary research, site survey, conceptual/final design, and permitting, all the way through construction. We work closely with VHBers across disciplines, and consultants to ensure a project fulfills the needs of our client.
Responsibilities
+ Collaborate with numerous VHB staff, clients, and consultants to advance projects in a timely manner
+ Assist in development of planning and engineering solutions
+ Assist in data mining and visualization
+ Perform analysis of data or calculations
+ Perform field data collection and other on-site project support activities
+ Prepare written documents, summarize information collected by others, and assemble reports
Skills and Abilities
+ Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
+ Team oriented with strong capability to work independently
+ Self-motivated with attention to detail
+ A strong work ethic with the desire to learn and achieve
+ Knowledge of drawing and mapping tools such as AutoCAD and GIS
+ Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) required
Qualifications
+ Currently pursuing a degree in engineering or a related field
+ Strong interest in transportation, land development, urban design, real estate, environmental, institutional, or energy sector
+ Ability to work on a computer remotely if necessary
+ Ability to travel locally and complete fieldwork if necessary
Check out all the latest news and projects happening across VHB here.
About Us
WE ARE VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments.
Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience.
+ Inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation.
+ Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects.
+ Amazing co-workers
+ A focus on learning and development
+ Flexible, hybrid workplace
It's not surprising that VHB has consistently been rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing and we hope you'll join us!
VHB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
ID: 2022-2688
Street: 120 Front Street, Suite 500
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024